Chapter 19: Ame's Heart, Kanna's A Traitor
Laura raised her eyebrow but shrugged. She began to look around in search of Ame.
"She's right over there with Miroku." She pointed her out.
Kouga nodded. "Thanks." He walked calmly over to her and smiled. "Hey Ame."
Ame jumped slightly and turned to face Kouga.
"Hello again." She nodded as she straightened herself out.
"Umm, can I talk to you in private?" He asked, glancing about.
"I guess." She shrugged and walked into the forest. "So, what did you want to talk to me about?" She leaned against a nearby tree, brushing a few loose strands of hair from her face.
"Well, there's something I've been meaning to tell you..." He looked at the ground, blushing slightly.
Ame raised an eyebrow. She glared at a nearby squirrel. She then turned her attention back to Kouga.
"Well, you see...I have a member of my clan who loves a girl but he doesn't know how to express it to her." He looked up at Ame. "And well, he really likes the girl but he doesn't know what she thinks of him."
"What are ya asking me for? I don't even know what love is..." She turned her face away, casting her gaze to the forest floor.
"Oh..." Kouga bit his lip. "Well, let's say that he doesn't know how to word things correctly."
Ame sighed. "Listen, if he likes the girl so much, he should just say it. Girls don't like playing guessing games and if your friend doesn't tell this girl, she might slip through his fingers." She looked over at him. "Did that help at all?"
He nodded. "Yeah, a little." He grinned. "Well then, I should say this then. Ame, I love you."
Ame laughed slightly. "Yeah, sure ya do. Thanks for trying to make me feel loved but I'm ok." She smiled.
"Who said I'm kiddin'?" He approached her slowly and grabbed her shoulders. "I mean it. I don't just say this to any girl."
Ame looked at him and smiled. "Do you mean that?"
Kouga nodded. "Yeah, I mean it." He kissed her cheek. "Do you believe me though?"
She nodded as tears filled her violet eyes as she hugged him. "Yes, I believe you..."
Kouga smiled and embraced her. "I love you Ame..."
Ame smiled at the thought. 'So this is what love feels like...' She snuggled closer into his chest as hot tears ran down her cheeks.
Kouga couldn't help but smile as he held Ame within his arms.
Ame pulled away and smiled up at him. "So, how is this going to work out? I mean, are you gonna travel with us or am I gonna come with you or what?"
Kouga shrugged. "I don't plan ahead but traveling with you and dog boy sounds good."
"That's one thing." She pointed out. "You can't call Inuyasha 'dog boy' if you're gonna travel with us. We don't need anymore battles other than those we have to fight in with Naraku."
Kouga sighed. "Alright, I'll be nice to him..." He mumbled.
"Thank you!" She smiled and then led him back to everyone. "Hey guys guess what!"
Laura looked at Ame. "What?"
"Kouga's gonna travel with us!" She smiled.
"WHAT!" Inuyasha roared. "What do ya mean he's travelin' with us?!?"
"He's coming with us." Ame shrugged. "Is there a problem Inuyasha?" She cracked her knuckles, grinning evilly.
Inuyasha swallowed hard. "No...As long as he doesn't call me anything then I'm fine." He pouted and turned to Kagome.
Laura smiled at Ame and Kouga. Sesshoumaru came up behind Laura and also looked at the two. He smiled.
"Looks like we don't have to worry about those two huh?" He whispered.
"Guess not." She smiled.
Ame smiled. "Let's get going people! We don't have all day ya know! Let's go kick some demon butt!"
Laura sighed. "Well, maybe just a little..."
Sesshoumaru chuckled. He then looked around. "Hey, where's Rin?"
Laura's eyes went wide. "Rin! Rin, come here!" She called.
Rin poked her head out from behind a tree. "Yes Laura-chan?" She smiled.
Laura sighed relief. "Come on, we're about to leave." She smiled.
Rin smiled and ran to Laura. "Alright. Rin didn't mean to scare you."
She smiled. "It's alright. Just stay close to camp and to us." She patted the little girls head.
Deep in the forest, Kanna watched the happy group. She sighed and remembered how bad Naraku treated her after she returned to him.
……….Flashback………..
"What do you mean they killed her!" Naraku raged.
"I'm sorry my lord...She couldn't take on that many of them and with Sesshoumaru on their side..." She ducked as a vase came flying at her.
"You should've been helping!" He growled and then sighed.
"I did my lord but a girl smashed my mirror..." She timidly stated.
"No matter now. What's past has past." He leaned against he wall and looked at the almost full Shikon Jewel. "As soon as we have the final pieces, there will be no need for you. Kagura was a traitor any how, just another pon in my game of chess..."
Kanna turned and left her lord's room. 'I must avenge Kagura...But how?' She sighed and sat down. An idea hit her and she quickly left the castle. 'Don't worry Kagura...I'll make sure that Naraku will pay...'
………End Flashback……….
Kanna appeared before everyone. "Stop." She said quietly.
Inuyasha growled. "Be gone or I'll kill you like I did Kagura!" He warned.
"I come to you bearing news." Kanna stated.
Laura hugged Rin close, just incase Kanna should lie and attack them.
"Naraku's Castle is just outside these woods. He's very strong but with the courage of a dragon and the strength of the warrior, you will defeat him." Kanna had a blank look on her face.
"Why are you telling us this?" Kagome asked.
She turned to Kagome. "Because Naraku does not care for me. He didn't care for Kagura either. It's only right that I don't care for him."
Kagome nodded. "Thank you Kanna."
Kanna smiled but then blood was shot in every direction. Kanna had been killed by one of Naraku's puppets.
"Foolish child..." The puppet mumbled.
The only trace that was left of Kanna was her mirror. The mirror began to glow blue light and suddenly souls shot out in every direction. The souls shrieked and screamed as they returned to the real world and then began to wonder towards the sky, disappearing into the sun.
Kagome picked up the mirror and looked in it to see a small shard. She grabbed it and then placed the mirror back on the ground. 'Thank you Kanna...' She smiled.
The puppet disappeared into the shadows of the forest, heading back to Naraku's castle.
Inuyasha grinned. "Well, let's get going! The faster we get there, the sooner this will end and everything can go back to normal."
Kagome nodded and jumped onto his back, followed by Shippou who was on Kagome's shoulder. Laura jumped on Sesshoumaru's back and Rin climbed onto Kilala who was carrying Sango, Miroku, Rin, and Ame. Kouga was ready to go when everyone else was so he just stood, waiting for everyone to get situated. Soon enough, they were all on their way to Naraku's Castle. Every footstep echoed in their ears for this could be the last time they ever saw daylight as well as their own lives. Soon enough, purple miasma appeared on the horizon.
End Chapter
((A/N: Okies, I'm really sorry for not updating in so long! I was working on that Fruits Basket story and then school work has just been killing but I was having writers block. I will finish this story, no matter how long it takes! Ok well R/R if you like. I hope you all enjoy this story. Well until next time, cya! Luna26 meow))